Chaos
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    Article Summary

    The --chaos or --c parameter influences how varied the initial image grids are. High --chaos values will produce more unusual and unexpected results and compositions. Lower --chaos values have more reliable, repeatable results.

    --chaos accepts values 0–100.
    The default --chaos value is 0.


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    No --chaos value

    Using a very low --chaos value, or not specifying a value, will produce initial image grids that are similar.

    prompt example: /imagine prompt: a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 0

    A midjourney generated image generated from the prompt, a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 0
    A midjourney generated image generated from the prompt, a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 0
    A midjourney generated image generated from the prompt, a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 0


    Low --chaos values

    Using a low --chaos value will produce initial image grids that are slightly varied.

    prompt example: /imagine prompt: a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 10

    A midjourney generated image generated from the prompt, a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 10
    A midjourney generated image generated from the prompt, a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 10
    A midjourney generated image generated from the prompt, a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 10


    Moderate --chaos values

    Using a moderate --chaos value will produce initial image grids that are varied.

    prompt example: /imagine prompt: a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 25

    A midjourney generated image generated from the prompt, a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 25
    A midjourney generated image generated from the prompt, a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 25
    A midjourney generated image generated from the prompt, a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 25


    High --chaos Values

    Using a higher --chaos value will produce initial image grids that are more varied and unexpected.

    prompt example: /imagine prompt: a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 50

    A midjourney generated image generated from the prompt, a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 50
    A midjourney generated image generated from the prompt, a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 50
    A midjourney generated image generated from the prompt, a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 50


    Very High --chaos Values

    Using extremely high --chaos values will produce initial image grids that are varied and have unexpected compositions or elements.

    prompt example: /imagine prompt: a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 80

    A midjourney generated image generated from the prompt, a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 80
    A midjourney generated image generated from the prompt, a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 80
    A midjourney generated image generated from the prompt, a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 80

    How to Change the Chaos Value

    Use the --chaos or --c Parameter

    Add --chaos <value> or --c <value> to the end of your prompt.

    Animated Gif showing how the Midjourney chaos parameter is typed